The Math.exp()
function returns ex
, where x
is the argument, and e
is Euler's number (also known as Napier's constant), the base of the natural logarithms.
Syntax
Math.exp(x)
Parameters
x
- A number.
Return value
A number representing ex
, where e
is Euler's number and x
is the argument.
Description
Because exp()
is a static method of Math
, you always use it as Math.exp()
, rather than as a method of a Math
object you created (Math
is not a constructor).
Examples
Using Math.exp()
Math.exp(-1); // 0.36787944117144233 Math.exp(0); // 1 Math.exp(1); // 2.718281828459045
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
ECMAScript 1st Edition (ECMA-262) | Standard | Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.0. |
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification. |
Standard | |
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification. |
Standard | |
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification. |
Draft |
Browser compatibility
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Feature | Chrome | Firefox | Edge | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
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